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Breaking News: Second Explosion at Japan Nuclear Plant (14th March, 2011)

For Teachers 6th - 9th
Students explore current events by sharing information about the Japanese nuclear plant. In this nuclear energy lesson, students discuss the pros and cons of nuclear energy plants and whether or not they can typically withstand natural...
Worksheet
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Safety vs. Energy

For Students 9th - 12th
Political cartoons are a poignant way to examine energy sources. This analysis handout has scholars examining a cartoon by Joe Heller (a link to his gallery is included for possible extensions). Background information reminds pupils of...
Lesson Plan
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ESL/EFL Lesson Plan - Nuclear Power Plants

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars participate in ESL/EFL activities as they read an article about nuclear power plants. In this ESL/EFL lesson, students read an article entitled, "Germany To Close All Nuclear Power Plants." They work on building...
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What a Disaster!

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners identify the causes of major natural disasters in a written response and on a poster. They explain with a written response, on a poster and to peers in an oral presentation, how people adapt to living in an environment that may...
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A Lack of Energy

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Students consider the implications of nuclear energy. In this energy lesson, students visit selected websites to discover information about nuclear energy's benefits and drawbacks. Students compose poems based on the Chernobyl...
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Preparing for the Possibility of Terrorists

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the terrorist threat to the United States. They examine types of possible attacks and the best way to be prepared for each. Students disseminate information to the community. They publicize the school disaster plan.
PPT
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Review of our Presidents from the Progressive Era to Cold War

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Covering the main events of the Cold War, this (mistitled) presentation includes photographs, political cartoons, and amusing graphics to illustrate its points. The information on the slides is helpful for an overview of the Cold War,...
Worksheet
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Cartoons for the Classroom: Safety vs. Energy

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events worksheet, students analyze a political cartoon about energy sources and respond to 3 talking point questions.
Interactive
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John F. Kennedy

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive history worksheet, students respond to 11 short answer and essay questions about the achievements of John F. Kennedy. Students may check some of their answers on the interactive worksheet.
Website
Government of Canada

Government of Canada: Introduction of the Federal Nuclear Emergency Plan

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource outlines the emergency procedures that have been developed in case of a federal nuclear emergency.
Website
Ready

Ready

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore the Ready website for an overview of how families and businesses can prepare for emergencies, threats, and disasters by building kits, making plans, and staying informed. Find safety information about biological threats,...
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Arms Control Association: Book Review: Reagan's Secret War

For Students 9th - 10th
A review of Reagan's Secret War: The Untold Story of His Fight to Save the World From Nuclear Disaster (Crown Publishers, 2009) rehearses most of the arguments critical of Reagan's foreign policy objectives and achievements, including...